Honorary Distinctions
The Tobisawa Institute confers honorary distinctions in recognition of distinguished academic or intellectual contribution, public service, long-standing association or support, or special service to the Institute and its mission. These distinctions reflect different forms of association with the Institute and are conferred with care and discretion.
Honorary Advisors
Senior figures of exceptional distinction, recognised for their outstanding academic or intellectual achievement, distinguished public service, long-standing guidance, or an association held in special esteem by the Institute.
Professor Richard Langhorne
Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA (1996 – 2010)
Professor Martin Ricketts
Emeritus Professor, University of Buckingham
Mr Gerry Loftus
Emeritus Fellow, University of Buckingham
Professor Julian Richards
Emeritus Professor, University of Buckingham
Honorary Fellows
Scholars or professionals recognised for distinguished academic, professional, or public contributions and for their meaningful association with the Institute’s intellectual mission.
Ms Keiko Imachi
Former Chief Information Officer, Shinkawa Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Dr Jae Sundaram
Reader in Trade & Maritime law, Buckingham Law School, University of Buckingham
Honorary Members
Individuals recognised for their distinguished public service, significant contribution to society, valued friendship, long-standing association, or special support for the Institute’s work and history.
Mr Peter Thorogood
Former High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
Mrs Léonie Thorogood
Special Recognition
A special distinction conferred in recognition of exceptional devotion, patronage, public service, or contribution to the founding and mission of the Institute.
Ms Akemi Tobisawa
Chair, Akemi Tobisawa Research Grant Fund, Tobisawa Institute